Description
Irresistible Coffee Butter Cookies perfectly combine the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee with the creamy indulgence of high-quality butter. These soft, tender cookies melt in your mouth with a balanced texture and flavor, making them an ideal treat for coffee enthusiasts and cookie lovers alike. Easy to customize and made with simple pantry ingredients, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly brewed strong coffee, cooled
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by measuring out all dry and wet ingredients precisely. Brew a strong cup of coffee and let it cool to room temperature to prevent it from softening the butter prematurely.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and pale, ensuring a light texture in your cookies.
- Add Coffee and Vanilla: Slowly mix in the cooled coffee and vanilla extract, blending just until combined to infuse the dough with the rich coffee aroma.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually sift this mixture into the wet ingredients, folding carefully to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, helping the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to firm slightly while retaining their melt-in-the-mouth softness.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed coffee for the best flavor impact.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender, not tough.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and improves texture.
- Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cookies.
- Remove cookies from oven when edges are lightly golden but centers still appear soft for optimal chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: coffee cookies, butter cookies, coffee butter cookies, soft cookies, homemade cookies, gluten-free cookies, coffee dessert, easy cookies
